Peter Thomas Roth Acne-Clear Invisible Dots, $30 for 72
Pore-clearing salicylic acid plus antimicrobial tea tree oil plus hydrating hyaluronic acid form a powerful treatment trio in these translucent acne stickers. Use them day or night, but it's best not to put makeup on top of them.
Pimple patches may just be gaining popularity here, but they've long been a K-beauty staple. This option, from one of the biggest K-beauty brands, is made of hypoallergenic, hydrocolloid material to help reduce the size and redness of blemishes.
Clearasil Ultra Overnight Spot Patches, $11.99 for 18
By creating a protective cover over the pimple, this acne sticker keeps bacteria out, minimizing inflammation and the likelihood of scarring. It also absorbs excess fluid, making these ideal for -- sorry for the unappealing visual -- particularly pus-filled pimples.
First Do - Micro Pyramid Pimple Acne Spot Patch, $23 for 30
Another K-beauty find, each of these acne stickers has a tiny, micro-pyramid (picture a little cone) of active ingredients, including salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, and skin-soothing EGCG, a green tea extract. This delivery system ensures the ingredients break through the dead skin cells on the surface, pushing them deeper into the skin where they're most needed.
From the brand known for skincare patches, these self-adhesive gel dots pack a powerful punch. Each one contains salicylic acid for gentle exfoliation, plus a laundry list of other good-for-your skin ingredients, including Canadian willowherb to inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria, detoxifying volcanic ash, and antioxidant-rich grape seed extract.
